The weather on Mackinac has been unusual, with extremely warm temperatures and high humidity. Folks enjoyed swimming in the Straits of Mackinac and other summer activities. Sunday, August 15, a cold front started moving through our area and the temperatures started to moderate. Tuesday, August 17, was a delightful summer Mackinac day with bright sunshine, blue skies, and comfortable temperatures. The wind was blowing from the west and the kite display, by Great Turtle Toys, off Winder mere Point was great with a variety of colors and shapes of every description. Families are traveling to Mackinac to enjoy vacation before school starts, and the little ones are thrilled to see all the kites.

Michael Gamble, Jr., Craig Bunker, and John St. Onge were playing golf at Wawashkamo Golf Club Saturday, August 14, and Michael had a hole-in-one on hole number four. Congratula tions to Michael from Island friends.

Joey Cederio (left) and Jim Leftwich of the Mackinac Island Service Company enjoy work on a beautiful summer day on Mackinac Island atop one of the company's two horse-drawn street sweeping machines. Horses Bud (left) and Pete are in step as they pull the sweeper along Cadotte Avenue in Harrisonville late Thursday morning, August 5. Seven street sweepers who ride bicycles, four crew members who drive two horse-drawn street flushers, two horse-drawn street sweeping machines, and a water wagon work to clean the streets. A garden party was held Sunday, August 15, in Father Rey’s garden at Ste. Anne’s Rectory. The flowers were beautiful and the view of the harbor was magnificent. Friends of Ste. Anne’s came to support the restoration of the historic stained glass windows in the church. Everyone enjoyed great food, refreshments, and bidding on auction items. More than $6,300 was raised to continue the restoration project. Donations to this cause are still being accepted. The cost to restore one window is $15,000.

A very happy anniversary to Dave and Pat Ramsay August 24. Hope you had a wonderful day.

Monday morning, August 16, a double rainbow appeared over the Straits of Mackinac. It was a magnificent sight. There is always something special to see on the Island.

Happy birthday to Andrew Doud August 23. Hope you had a great day.

Winnie Chambers Clark of Chicago is spending 10 days at the Windermere Hotel.

Bill and Kathy Lake will celebrate their wedding anniversary August 25. Enjoy your day.

The Randy McKay family of Chassell is visiting Judy Bynoe and family for several days.

Happy anniversary to Doug and Carol Rearick August 22. Hope you had a wonderful day.

It’s nice to see Toby and Elaine Murray of Vermont enjoying their lovely condominium in Leslie Court.

Congratulations to Matt and Carrie Lewand Monroe on the birth of their daughter, Kora Mae. Proud grandparents are Tom and Kathy Lewand.

James Dunnigan has returned to Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, for his junior year. James was employed at Stonecliffe for the summer. His mother, Candi, accompanied him to Lake Forest. His father, Brian, has returned to Grass Lake after spending two weeks on the Island.

Dr. Richard Hodgman and family of Kalkaska spent last weekend on Mackinac, where Dr. Hodgman was the doctor in residence. Dr. Karen Miljour was off the Island for the weekend.

Family and friends gathered Sunday, August 15, at the home of Candy Smith to celebrate the birthday of her daughter, Pollyanna, and wish Tymon Horn well as he leaves for his freshman year at Albion College.

Eric Weber is attending Michigan Technological University in Houghton for the fall semester.

Happy birthday to Mikie Gallagher and Lorma Kolatski August 24. Hope you both have a great day.

Jim Bogan and the Carl Doolens are vacationing at British Landing. It’s great to see them on the Island.

Tymon Horn and Jane Finkel left Thursday, August 19, for their freshman year at Albion College. Good luck from Island friends.

Happy birthday to Ed McGreevy August 26 and to his son, Ian, August 29. Ed’s sister, Mary Lou, will celebrate her birthday August 28. Have a great day.

Patrick Culleton of Detroit joined his grandmother, Barbara Hellis, and Brian for several days on Mackinac.

Happy belated birthday to little Jordan Fisher, who celebrated his first birthday August 13. I’m sure he enjoyed his cake. Jordan is the son of Jim and Julie Fisher. Happy birthday wishes to Jordan’s grandmother, Deb Fisher, August 21.

Dan and Virginia Riordan have a new addition to their family. Sunday, August 15, Kobe, a French brittany spaniel, arrived

MOTORS from Missouri. He is black and white and very handsome.

Happy birthday to Jackie Bolander August 27. Enjoy your day.

Justin Gallagher of Tempe, Arizona, spent several days visiting family and friends. He will complete his degree in social work in May from Arizona State University. Justin is also employed at the university. It was great to see him back on the Island.

Happy anniversary to Richard and Doris LaPine August 27. Enjoy your day.

Once again, Cottage Inn on Market Street will be open December 1 through February 20. It will be great having Rich and Marge Linde and their dog, Joe Joe, on Mackinac during the winter months.

Don’t forget the Mackinac Island Medical Center Auction Sunday, August 29, at Grand Hotel. Any donations would be appreciated and may be dropped off at the medical center.

Candy Smith helped Barb Fisher with Daisy Day and they raised more than $600 for the Stella King Scholarship Fund.

The marina still has a lot of pleasure boats and folks vacationing on Mackinac. It’s a beautiful sight to see the harbor filled with beautiful yachts.

Enjoy the beautiful summer days!